Welcome to

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

At Our Mother of Perpetual Help we are dedicated to moving forward into our future with compassion, generosity and an openness of spirit.  We believe that the nurturing of the community around the Eucharistic Table is extended through gatherings which further strengthen and support us.  We foster this faithfully through the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts and talents of our members.  We continue to walk our journey together with the Lord, our future secure in the knowledge that we have common goals in God's ever-present love. Father Paul Chateau is our Pastor and leads our parish. 

New Mass Schedule for Our Familhy of Parishes

Weekend Mass schedule change

Effective Weekend of July 19-20, 2025

Dear Family,

Considering the declining number and ages of priests and the smaller number of people attending mass, parishes have been asked by the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) to review and adjust their mass schedules.

The Factors to be considered are the number and ages of priests in the Family, seating capacity, the Sunday Mass average attendance, and the distance between Parishes.

Churches in the Family are urged by the AOD to coordinate Mass schedules, enabling priests to support one another. The AOD also suggests that each Mass should have a significant attendance.

Our current situation

In our Family Sent on Mission, we currently have three available priests (Fr. Paul Chateau, age 85, Fr. Jeff Scheeler, age 73, Fr. Jeremy Harrington, age 92). Two of the Family priests (Fr. Patrick J. Connell and Fr. Tomas Miliauskas) are on medical leave. We certainly keep them in our prayer.

Here's a breakdown of the average weekend attendance for March and May:

March Average Attendance

Transfiguration: 307

Divine Providence: 75

Our Lady of La Salette: 207

Our Mother of Perpetual Help: 248

March Total: 837

 

May Average Attendance

Transfiguration: 339

Divine Providence: 114

Our Lady of La Salette: 216

Our Mother of Perpetual Help: 243

May Total: 912

 


Considering the challenges faced by our Family of Parishes and the guidance from the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD), we have set the following Mass Schedule, effective July 19-20, 2025:

Saturday:     

4:30pm at Transfiguration

4:30pm at Our Lady of La Salette

4:30pm at Our Mother of Perpetual Help

 

Sunday:     

8:00am and 11:00am at Transfiguration

9:30am at Our Lady of La Salette

10:00am at Our Mother of Perpetual Help

10:30am Divine Providence

As we embark on this journey of adapting to our new Mass schedule, we extend a warm invitation to all members of our Parishes to join us with open hearts and minds.  Change can be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity for growth, renewal, and deeper connection and care within our community.

A Unified Community

We are blessed to be part of a vibrant and diverse community. The new Mass schedule is designed to foster unity and cooperation among our parishes. By coordinating our Mass times and sharing our resources, we hope to strengthen our bonds and ensure that everyone has ample opportunity to participate in the Eucharist. Even with this revision, we will need regular assistance by a visiting priest.

Opportunities for Growth

With fewer Masses, we anticipate that the gatherings will be larger, creating a more energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere. Let us take this opportunity to welcome new faces and support one another in faith.

Embracing Change with Grace

We understand that change requires letting go of familiar routines. However, we encourage you to approach this transition with grace and optimism. By doing so, we honor the spirit of resilience and adaptability that characterizes our community.

Staying Connected

We remain committed to keeping you informed and connected throughout this transition. Our bulletins, websites, and social media channels will provide updates and reminders about the new schedule.

Rationale of the Mass Schedule

  1. The attendance at the Divine Providence Saturday 4:00 pm mass is usually less than 20. The invitation is to go to the nearby Church of Transfiguration or one of the other parishes in the Family.

  2. The masses are staggered so people can attend a mass close to a time they prefer, even if it is not in the campus they prefer.

  3. The consolidation of masses at Our Mother of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of La Salette into a single Sunday mass not only accommodates the current number of attendees but also takes advantage of the excellent facilities each building offers.

  4. The Church of the Transfiguration, despite being the smallest campus on our Family Sent on Mission, consistently welcomes the highest number of attendees on a typical weekend. To accommodate their attendance and ensure a comfortable worship environment, we have maintained both Sunday masses. This accommodates parishioners of our Family who prefer an earlier or later Sunday mass.

  5. We honor Divine Providence parish's cultural heritage while ensuring accessibility for all. As an ethnic parish, many travel far for Mass. During Fr. Tomas’s leave, services will primarily be in English with people responding in Lithuanian. This approach maintains, to the best of our ability, diversity and inclusivity.

Because of our need, the AOD has encouraged us to move forward, even as Fr. Connell and Fr. Tomas are away.

 

Fr. Jeff, Fr. Paul, Deacon Dan

Mass Times

Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Tuesday 9:00 AM
Thursday 9:00 AM
First Thursday of the Month a 7pm Mass of Spiritual Healing replaces the 9am Mass

Family of Parishes News, Events and Information

Family Sent on Mission now has a monthly bulletin.  

Click here to view the monthly bulletin 

 

Family of Parishes Pictorial Directory

Where and When?

Sign up for your photo shoot on-line by visiting https://ucdir.com 

The Church code is MI1995 and Church Password is photos

Photos will be taken at:

Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10

2:00pm—8:30pm

Church of the Transfiguration

Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12 — 2:00pm—8:30pm

Saturday, September 13 — 8:30am—3:30pm

Our Lady of La Salette

Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17

2:00pm—8:30pm

Divine Providence

Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19 — 2:00pm—8:30pm

Saturday, September 20 — 8:30am—3:30pm

 

NOTE:  There will be in-person sign up

for your photo shoot in  August.

 

 

Family of Parishes Vacation Bible School

This year’s VBS which is entitled, True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World will be offered and open to all family participants, Pre K through the 6th grade on August 11th-14th, 8:30am until noon at Church of the Transfiguration. 

This VBS points kids to Jesus, a faithful friend we can always trust. It guides them on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true, beautiful, and good in our wild world. 

You can register your kids on the Family Sent on Mission website link: https://www.gotomatthew28.com/events-1/vacation-bible-school. 

If you have any further questions about the event, please contact Diane Klucka at 248-346-8787, ext. 3112.  For junior high or high school teens who wish to volunteer, please also contact Diane at the number and extension above.   

 

 

 

Click here for more info on Family Events, News and Information

Archbishop Vigneron's Pastoral Note

On Feb. 6, 2025, Archbishop Vigneron issued his Pastoral Note entitled

No Second Tunic

A Plan for Mission-Ready Families of Parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit

In a new pastoral note released Feb. 6, "No Second Tunic: A Plan for Mission-Ready Families of Parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit,” Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron said the Archdiocese of Detroit will undergo a multi-year process of renewal in order to create "mission-ready Families of Parishes," ready to respond in faith to the challenges of modern evangelization, including a declining number of priests and a surplus of aging infrastructure. (Detroit Catholic file photos)

Click here to read Archbishop Vigneron's Pastoral Note

Directions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

Click here to donate online

Contributions can be mailed in to the parish office at 13500 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI  48237 or made securely online by clicking the link above or via our parish mobile app. Please know that we especially appreciate your support of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish during this time.

 

Our Mission Statement

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish is a welcoming and nurturing Catholic community building up the Body of Christ through prayer and service.

Our Vision Statement

Our vision is to be an extraordinary spiritual gathering place where people of all backgrounds and ages are welcome to question and learn, pray, worship, and serve.  In community through prayer and worship we hope to continue to grow together in our understanding and appreciation of God’s love.  We strive to change and improve our lives and the lives of others.

Download the Parish Mobile App

If you have not downloaded the parish mobile app please do so. For android products go to the Google Play Store WeConnect Parish App on your phone.  For apple products go to the Apple Store WeConnect Parish App on your phone. Or use the QR Code below.

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Staff

Office Hours

Parish Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm
PARISH PHONE: 248-545-2310
PARISH FAX: 248-545-2312
PARISH EMAIL: omophparish@gmail.com

Parish Office

The Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Office is located at 

13500 Oak Park Blvd. (on the northeast corner of Oak Park Blvd. and Coolidge Hwy.)

Oak Park, Michigan  48237

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